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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
81
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 29 24 19 94
Sacramento KingsKings 15 19 21 26 81

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Kings 94-81. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.